The government's list of exemptions from the stricter requirements for labor immigration is significantly shorter than the Migration Board's more generous proposal. 27 professions are exempt from the wage floor of SEK 33,390, compared with the Migration Board's 81.
BusinessLO wants to negotiate with the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise about shorter working hours for all workers, regardless of whether they work in healthcare, restaurants, or industry. But employers are giving a resounding no.
BusinessTrade unions and employers have agreed on a new two-year industrial agreement – which will be guiding for the entire labour market. We didn't reach as high as we wanted, but it became an acceptable level, says Ulrika Lindstrand, union president at Sweden's Engineers.
BusinessAn agreement is clear on a two-year industrial agreement that will be guiding for the entire labour market. The level is at 6.4 per cent.
BusinessThe impartial mediators have submitted their first bid to the industry's parties. The bid has been accepted by the employer side. The trade unions, on the other hand, reject the proposal and call it unacceptable.
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